Paul McBride

Paul McBride is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Senior Counsel at Vitol since January 2024. Prior to this role, Paul held the position of Counsel at Sidley Austin LLP from November 2019 to January 2024 and served as Associate at Bracewell LLP from April 2015 to November 2019. At EDF Trading North America, Paul acted as Corporate Counsel from July 2012 to March 2015, providing vital legal support across various business lines and participating in regulatory compliance for derivatives. Earlier experience includes working as an Associate at Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, where Paul represented diverse clients in financial and regulatory matters. Paul began a distinguished career in the US Army as an Executive Officer and Brigade Environmental Science Officer from June 2001 to March 2007. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from SMU Dedman School of Law, a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.